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There has been a lot of varying opinions regarding banning of tackling football in youth. Injuries associated with tackling football are numerous. This have captured the minds of parents, coaches and ultimately lawmakers. Other urge that there is no point of banning tackling football at youth level, as it will increase injuries at mature level. Both sides agree on thing, the dangers associated with playing of tackling football at all levels. This paper looks at both sides of arguments together with their evidences on why they support their point of arguments. Comment by Robert Martinez II: tackling in youth football Comment by Robert Martinez II: in football Comment by Robert Martinez II: This problem has… Comment by Robert Martinez II: In contrast, others argue that there is no… Comment by Robert Martinez II: colon

Despite the growing concern regarding injuries associated with playing tackle football, banning the whole game is insensitive. Despite these injuries, it is not the only sport that have reported such injuries. Boxing, ruby and even hockey have reported injuries to the players. Demonizing the game on the basis of injuries is being unfair. According to the Sothern California Football Coaches Association, the way to go is to improve equipment that minimizes injuries, train coaches on safety protocols and educate both the players and the coaches on how avoid injuries ("Bill to Ban Youth Tackle Football is Government Overreach, Some Coaches Say"). Coaches admitted that the game is prone to serious injuries but banning the whole game is not being fair and will not stop players from playing, because of the passion. Comment by Robert Martinez II: whole game is not at question, just tackling and hitting. Comment by Robert Martinez II: Subject/verb error.

There are a lot of studies that have been done regarding trauma, CTE, concussions and other diseases related to brain. The research found out that the earliest age at which CTE was found was the brain of an 18-year old student. This means the damage began earlier, especially when the student was still a kid (Urban, et al. 2017). Comment by Robert Martinez II: Spell out the acronym before using it for the first time.

Banning kids from playing tackling football is not solving the problem, but postponing it. This is because according to American Academy of Pediatrics, scientific research on the age at which most concussion occurs is at the higher football, where players are older. The probability of having a severe head injury increases with the age. Most of the injuries related to head are caused by tackling, but these tackles are as result of illegal and improper tackling. The only way to go, is to avoid spear tackling, which in any way illegal. Instead of banning the game for kids, the best approach is to train kids, coaches enforce existing rules concerning tackling. Tackling should be criminalized even at tender age, and as the child grows, they will be cautious concerning tackling ("Tackling in Youth Football" 2017). Comment by Robert Martinez II: Confusing wording. Rephrase. Comment by Robert Martinez II: Explain what this is and why it is illegal. Comment by Robert Martinez II: …is to train kids and for coaches to enforce… Comment by Robert Martinez II: correct word choice??

The recent survey indicated that most people are for the banning of the tackling football in kids. The study indicated that out of five people, only one is not for the idea of banning ("Should Tackling Be Banned From Youth Football?"). The issue is, why not take the idea of the majority? I will be giving people what they want. This shows how people are concerned about concussions obtained just for recreation. Comment by Robert Martinez II: Should this evidence go up into the paragraph where you mention CTE, to show how there is popular support to ban tackling because of head injuries? Comment by Robert Martinez II: Not sure what you are saying here.

Delaying tackling will not solve the issue at hand. This is because players will not have experience on how to avoid tackling. And since injuries at advanced age are severe, this will lead to more and severe injuries than that would otherwise be, if players were exposed to tackling at tender age. Comment by Robert Martinez II: This text sounds like it may belong after your rebuttal section, for you are started to make a more detailed case for your stance on the issue.

CONCLUSION

There are dangers associated with American football. Tackling have been the main issue concerning nearly all injuries associated with the sport. The contentious issue here is how to stop these injuries. Many researches and opinion leaders have differed on the way forward regarding the issue and the approach. Those who are for banning tackling in kids have their own valid point of arguments. Those opposing the issue also have their own valid and scientific conviction. The only way forward concerning the banning of tackling for kids playing recreational football is to provide quality equipment that minimizes injuries, not only to the kids but also to the mature players. Enacting of strict laws regarding tackling should be effective. Training of both the coaches and the players on the negative effects of tackling will reduce these injuries.

Works Cited

"Bill to Ban Youth Tackle Football is Government Overreach, Some Coaches Say." Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2018, www.ocregister.com/2018/02/24/bill-to-ban-youth-tackle-football-is-government-overreach-some-coaches-say/.

"California Lawmakers Want to Ban Tackle Football Until High School." The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2018, www.mercurynews.com/2018/02/09/california-lawmakers-want-to-ban-tackle-football-until-high-school/.

Nowinski, Chris, and Robert Cantu. "Flag Football Under 14: An Education Campaign for Parents." 17 Jan. 2018,

"Should Tackling Be Banned From Youth Football?" MedicineNet, www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=193494.

"Tackling in Youth Football." PEDIATRICS, vol. 136, no. 5, 2015, pp. e1419-e1430.

Urban, Jillian E., et al. "Head Impact Exposure in Youth Football: High School Ages 14 to 18 Years and Cumulative Impact Analysis." Annals of Biomedical Engineering, vol. 41, no. 12, 2013, pp. 2474-2487.